New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is a public community college located in Las Cruces, NM. It offers 134 programs for degree/certificate. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 46 programs).

It is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

The 2024 tuition & fees of New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is $2,718 for New Mexico residents and $6,360 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is more expensive than that of New Mexico public community colleges' average ($4,986).

The school has 6,662 students, which is higher than New Mexico community collleges' average (2,492). In addition, 2,937 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 20 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (18 to 1) of New Mexico community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana. Then, we compare its costs to New Mexico community colleges and all U.S. community colleges.

In addition, the chart shows tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance - NMSU-Dona Ana
New Mexico ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$2,718$6,360
Books & Supplies$1,240
Off-Campus Living Costs$17,460
Average Financial Aid$5,693
Cost of Attendance$21,418$25,060
After Financial Aid$15,725$19,367
NMSU-Dona Ana Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
New Mexico ResidentsOut-of-State Students
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana$2,718$6,360
Public Community Colleges in New Mexico$2,344$4,986
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

New Mexico State University-Dona Ana offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs2917NOT OFFERED
Total Programs8153NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program. It includes completers through on-campus classes, partially online classes, and only online classes.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Architecture NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Architectural Technology/Technician1 completers
4 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Mass Communication/Media Studies NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia4 completers
4 completers
NOT OFFERED
AdvertisingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Computer and Information Sciences NOT OFFERED
Computer Programming/Programmer1 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician52 completers
36 completers
NOT OFFERED
Network and System Administration/Administrator25 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager3 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance2 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef Training1 completers
7 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
EducationNOT OFFERED 23 completers
NOT OFFERED
Educational Leadership and Administration NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Early Childhood Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 41 completers
NOT OFFERED
Teacher Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Pre-EngineeringNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Manufacturing Engineering NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Child Care Provider/Assistant NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Legal Assistant/ParalegalNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
General Studies 450 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
CorrectionsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Safety StudiesNOT OFFERED 64 completers
NOT OFFERED
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fighting3 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Fire/Arson Investigation and PreventionNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Critical Infrastructure ProtectionNOT OFFERED 21 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Geographic Information Science and Cartography NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Carpentry/Carpenter2 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Electrician2 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Lineworker6 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Building/Property Maintenance NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Building Construction Technology4 completers
4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Welding Technology/Welder6 completers
11 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Digital Arts9 completers
7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Commercial and Advertising Art NOT OFFERED
Commercial Photography1 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Game and Interactive Media DesignNOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Cinematography and Film/Video ProductionNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Dental Assisting/Assistant7 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED 10 completers
NOT OFFERED
Medical Transcription/TranscriptionistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist5 completers
10 completers
NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant 13 completers
NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)62 completers
4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation TherapistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 15 completers
NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician8 completers
8 completers
NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerNOT OFFERED 23 completers
NOT OFFERED
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Public HealthNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Health Aide NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 32 completers
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training27 completers
NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide1 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business/CommerceNOT OFFERED 47 completers
NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and Management7 completers
8 completers
NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science2 completers
5 completers
NOT OFFERED
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services NOT OFFERED
Hospitality Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Retailing and Retail Operations NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 6,662 students at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 2,534 male students and 3,920 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total6,4542,8323,622
Male Students2,5341,1141,420
Female Students3,9201,7182,202

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 6,662 total students, 5,016 students enrolled through distance learning (2,937 students enrolled exclusively and 2,079 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment6,662
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses2,937
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses2,079
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses1,646

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for New Mexico State University-Dona Ana.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address2800 N. Sonoma Ranch Blvd., Las Cruces, NM
Phone575-528-7000
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$2,718
Out-of-State$6,360
Student Population »6,662 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »16%
Transfer-out Rate15%
Retention Rate64% (Full-time)
50% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$5,693
Students to Faculty20:1 (5.00%)